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Since 1999, Decathlon 2000 has been your faithful companion in the world of decathlon.

The supreme athletics event tests the mind and body over ten events. Athletes will compete against one another and the scoring table.

IN MEMORIAM - Kurt Bendlin (1943 – 2024)

New European record - 6484 points by Sander Aae Skotheim

This section presents the best scores achieved by each country’s top 3 athletes at a single World Championships, showcasing national depth and performance strength.

50 years of combined events athletics at the highest level

Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest decathletes in history and an extraordinary figure both on and off the track

An interview with Alex Folacci, the best personal trainer in New York City

Trościanka's performance included a world U20 decathlon best of 46,21 seconds in the 400 meters and a championship best of 68.87 meters in the javelin throw.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1998 is remembered for its high-caliber performances and the setting of national records: Sebastian Chmara's Polish record and Francisco Javier Benet's Spanish record.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1997 is remembered for its exceptional performances. It contributed to the rich history of the decathlon as one of the most challenging and prestigious events in track and field athletics.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1996 is remembered for the remarkable performance of Francisco Javier Benet, who achieved a personal best of 8294 points.

Antonio Penalver's 8478 points is the legal performance from that same competition, hence the mark that is recognized as his official PB.

Karel Tilga set a meeting record of 8482 points, breaking the old Multistars record of 8390 held by Andrei Krauchanka since 2013. Tilga's performance gave him the Olympic qualifying mark ahead of time.

Germany’s Leo Neugebauer won his first world decathlon title at the 2025 Tokyo Championships with 8804 points.

The young Estonian athlete Rasmus Roosleht delivered a great performance across seven events, showing particular strength in shot put (over 16 m) and solid results in sprints and jumps.

This page shows the progression of decathlon world best performances by event over time. It highlights how top results in each discipline have improved across different eras.

Simon Ehammer breaks Ashton Eaton’s heptathlon record